I bought my phone as is and I have no idea what has been done to it to make it work on my carrier. I am still on Gingerbread and would like to upgrade to ICS.
This phone was originally from Rogers network, Canada and is now being used on Wind Mobile network, Canada
Here is the phone info
Model Number : SGH-I717R
Android Version : 2.3.6
Baseband Version : T989DTLKJ3
Kernel version : 2.6.35.11
Build Number : Gingerbread.248
I am an ultra-noob and I apologize in advance for that.
rajanarch said:
I bought my phone as is and I have no idea what has been done to it to make it work on my carrier. I am still on Gingerbread and would like to upgrade to ICS.
This phone was originally from Rogers network, Canada and is now being used on Wind Mobile network, Canada
Here is the phone info
Model Number : SGH-I717R
Android Version : 2.3.6
Baseband Version : T989DTLKJ3
Kernel version : 2.6.35.11
Build Number : Gingerbread.248
I am an ultra-noob and I apologize in advance for that.
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It appears to be bone stock from the info you have provided. I suggest reading through the stickies. What I did in order was root, install a form of cwm and then flash the roms of my choosing. XDA has a wealth of information provided in the stickies. The hardest thing but still super easy, providing you read and follow directions, is root. Just read and read and read. If you have any questions, feel free to pm me and I will do my best to assist. Then you pass on the knowledge to the next person needing assistance.
Everything you need is in Bigjoe's Super Everything thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28040353
It's a stock ROM with the T989 T-Mobile modem installed. They may have entered the APN settings for Wind manually.
testulous said:
It's a stock ROM with the T989 T-Mobile modem installed. They may have entered the APN settings for Wind manually.
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So, if I were to upgrade to ICS, would I
a) just apply a random rom on this?
b) reset phone to factory settings and then upgrade to ICS?
Thanks
rajanarch said:
So, if I were to upgrade to ICS, would I
a) just apply a random rom on this?
b) reset phone to factory settings and then upgrade to ICS?
Thanks
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The answer is
C) Read P1Tater and rangercaptain's posts.
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I am having issues updating my handset, one of my friend messed up my handset when upgrading.
Current version:- 4.0.3
Baseband version:- I9100XXLP1
Kernel version:- 3.0.15-i9100xxlp2-cl57619 [email protected] #3
Build number:- ICS.XXLP2
I could not determine which software I should upgrade to/how to root.
my friend when he updated the version he didn't even root the phone.
I am having trouble getting 3G network, signal drop outs, I have done all the troubleshooting, looked on google but the information given was too confusing...
can someone help me in rooting the phone with the version I have installed OR choosing the applicable newest version on my phone.
let me know if any further
vpavan said:
I am having issues updating my handset, one of my friend messed up my handset when upgrading.
Current version:- 4.0.3
Baseband version:- I9100XXLP1
Kernel version:- 3.0.15-i9100xxlp2-cl57619 [email protected] #3
Build number:- ICS.XXLP2
I could not determine which software I should upgrade to/how to root.
my friend when he updated the version he didn't even root the phone.
I am having trouble getting 3G network, signal drop outs, I have done all the troubleshooting, looked on google but the information given was too confusing...
can someone help me in rooting the phone with the version I have installed OR choosing the applicable newest version on my phone.
let me know if any further
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This is the Galaxy S i9000 area.. not the SII.... pay attention and post your messages correctly ...
If the phone is untouched and he wants to let it this way, only use Kies to update it.... if your facing any sort of problems, try a reset (WIPE)
Regards
angourakis said:
This is the Galaxy S i9000 area.. not the SII.... pay attention and post your messages correctly ...
If the phone is untouched and he wants to let it this way, only use Kies to update it.... if your facing any sort of problems, try a reset (WIPE)
Regards
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this is the GALAXY S2 area.. also, don't forget to pay attention before you "scold" someone
your phone seems fine.. it's on ICS, maybe you just need a better modem for your carrier/region.
cheers
saywhatt said:
this is the GALAXY S2 area.. also, don't forget to pay attention before you "scold" someone
your phone seems fine.. it's on ICS, maybe you just need a better modem for your carrier/region.
cheers
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It's very common for mods to move threads to the forum they SHOULD be in. This thread may very well have started out in the I9000 forum.
vpavan said:
I am having issues updating my handset, one of my friend messed up my handset when upgrading.
Current version:- 4.0.3
Baseband version:- I9100XXLP1
Kernel version:- 3.0.15-i9100xxlp2-cl57619 [email protected] #3
Build number:- ICS.XXLP2
I could not determine which software I should upgrade to/how to root.
my friend when he updated the version he didn't even root the phone.
I am having trouble getting 3G network, signal drop outs, I have done all the troubleshooting, looked on google but the information given was too confusing...
can someone help me in rooting the phone with the version I have installed OR choosing the applicable newest version on my phone.
let me know if any further
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Just to help which country are you in, UK, Ireland or somewhere else, there are a lot of versions but they are sometime country specific so wont work properly if you install the wrong one.
vpavan said:
I am having issues updating my handset, one of my friend messed up my handset when upgrading.
Current version:- 4.0.3
Baseband version:- I9100XXLP1
Kernel version:- 3.0.15-i9100xxlp2-cl57619 [email protected] #3
Build number:- ICS.XXLP2
I could not determine which software I should upgrade to/how to root.
my friend when he updated the version he didn't even root the phone.
I am having trouble getting 3G network, signal drop outs, I have done all the troubleshooting, looked on google but the information given was too confusing...
can someone help me in rooting the phone with the version I have installed OR choosing the applicable newest version on my phone.
let me know if any further
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You can use Odin software to manually upgrade your phone's firmware. Then you can root it using CF root kernel.
You need to use a modem designed in your location like XXKL1 etc.
HIT THANKS IF IT HELPS YOU IN ANYWAY!!!
Hi,
I am a noob to XDA and this is my first post, please dont be mean!! I recently bought a galaxy s2 unlocked version from amazon.com and when i received it i flashed in the new leaked jellybean rom:
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: I9100XXLS6
Kernel version: 3.0.21-462349
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT
Build number: JZO54K.I9100XXLSJ
After flashing this new rom my IMEI number had been reset and i am currently getting no network service. The samsung SRS tool is not picking up my phone for some unknown reason to let me reset the IMEI number. Before flashing the new rom i did not take stock of what the original rom was!! Is there anyway to know what the stock rom was before flashing?
Please help!!!!
Well if it was the factory unlocked version, my guess is you had stock unbranded gingerbread.
unbranded
Poroto said:
Well if it was the factory unlocked version, my guess is you had stock unbranded gingerbread.
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ohh ok, so can i flash in any 'unbranded' gingerbread stock firmware? regardless of whatever country?
narell said:
Hi,
After flashing this new rom my IMEI number had been reset and i am currently getting no network service.
Please help!!!!
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When you say, your IMEI number has been reset, I think, the efs folder got corrupted. its where the phone data like IMEI number is stored.
And if you want to flash stock kernel, you can visit this site, but I'm not sure how you can retrieve this efs folder data.
Regards,
Hereticnine.
Your IMEI is also printed on the sticker beneath your phones' battery.
Your probably seeing the sim lock bug and getting confused. if you flash the leaked JB rom your sim lock will be enabled so you will need to use a unlock app.
Use search, we have plenty of topics that cover this since JB leak.
and then some.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021&highlight=9+steps
Neckon said:
Your IMEI is also printed on the sticker beneath your phones' battery.
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yea i know it is but the imei number behind the battery and the one i am seeing when i dial *#06# are different. i am seeing alot of 9999's and 000's in it..when i googled it i saw it was some sort of manufacturer's default imei or something. i flashed in an unbranded uk rom xwlp7 but when i try to root it using cf-root it is not working now!!!
About a month back maybe two I attempted to root by S2 using several guides on this site. I managed to **** it up and brick the phone, shortly after I managed to unbrick it and flash back what i thought was the correct stock firmware.
At first I noticed several small differences in the OS, the contacts list didn't show up in the phone app. As well as these small differences I also have been experiencing an issue where the phone would just turn off and the only fix would be to remove the battery and reboot.
I have no idea how to go about finding and putting back the correct firmware on to my S2. I looked at several sites that host the many many stock firmwares but was afraid to try incase it screwed up the phone even more. I tried connecting it to Samsungs Kies but that informed me that a factory restore was not compatible with my phone.
I don't really care about having a rooted phone anymore, I just want to get back to the stock firmware with my phone fully working again.
How do you expect anyone to help you out when you post a lot of drivel instead of relevant information like
Model
Firmware
Country
Carrier
theunderling said:
How do you expect anyone to help you out when you post a lot of drivel instead of relevant information like
Model
Firmware
Country
Carrier
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My Apologises.
Model GT-I9100
Firmware 4.0.3 Build Number: IML74K.XXLPH
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier Bought it unlocked but im on EE/T-Mobile
Baseband: I9100XXKH3
Kernal: 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
SourTreats said:
My Apologises.
Model GT-I9100
Firmware 4.0.3 Build Number: IML74K.XXLPH
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier Bought it unlocked but im on EE/T-Mobile
Baseband: I9100XXKH3
Kernal: 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
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Here use this guide to go back official and this will solve ur problem too
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...ficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich2/
It looks like your running O2 branded software for a gt-i9100P model.
SourTreats said:
About a month back maybe two I attempted to root by S2 using several guides on this site. I managed to **** it up and brick the phone, shortly after I managed to unbrick it and flash back what i thought was the correct stock firmware.
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Unless you had to perform JTAG connection or replace motherboard your device was not "bricked". Its likely you simply flashed incorrect kernel/rom resulting it device not booting to system.
I managed to restore from here
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-ap...ck-android-rom-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-50007880/
lol carl, you work for cnet right?
ankur.co.in said:
Here use this guide to go back official and this will solve ur problem too
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...ficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich2/
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Which one of the firmwares do I want?
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...fficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich/
SourTreats said:
Which one of the firmwares do I want?
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...fficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich/
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I was hoping you'd tell us
Branded? unbranded?
Take your pick. As long as it's 4.0.3 you are all good.
gastonw said:
I was hoping you'd tell us
Branded? unbranded?
Take your pick. As long as it's 4.0.3 you are all good.
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So if i download:
United Kingdom (Three/3)
GT-I9100LKAH3G
PDA: I9100XXLPQ
CSC: I9100H3GLP2
Phone: I9100NELP2
For my unlocked S2 which has a EE/T-Mobile sim, I'll be fine?
I've tried the 4.0.3 T-Mobile and 3 4.0.3 and both have errors once installed.
I can't seem to find an unbranned UK 4.0.3 which is what mine was originally I think.
tried looking over here?
If you want unbranded go to sammobile.
Noob here, I've been looking for answers and can't find any for this particular question. Here are my specs:
i9300 from UK O2 Unlocked
4.4.4CM 2014-10-12 Nightly
Kernal 3.0.64-cm-g4ca83ff
bootloader and baseband i9300XXELLA
Current RIL i9300XXLE8
CSC Code is O2I
Product code is GT-i9300MBDO2I
My issue is that my radio isn't wokring with any ROM i've been flashing. I've downloaded GetRIL and it's telling me that the RIL and baseband don't match. I tell the app to install the matching RIL and install. Nothing happens. Looking further into it I see that the baseband is from earlier stock release.
What baseband and radio should I use for 4.4.4? Or what do I need to install to get the radio working again so I can use my Three sim card? Thanks in advanced for your help.
Anyone??
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You are missing large chunks of basic knowledge. Go read the sticky on how to return to latest stock firmware, then test connection.
boomboomer said:
You are missing large chunks of basic knowledge. Go read the sticky on how to return to latest stock firmware, then test connection.
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Damn, dude, I'm trying here! Don't have to put me down for trying to learn.
Hi, got an old S3 and I'm handing it down to my son. It's been a great phone and is still in perfect condition. It's currently locked to the Three network UK, but I want to use it on a different network (unlock it), remove the Three branding. (Flash a stock firmware) and I'm quite happy to leave it on 4.1.2
Branding: Three UK
MODEL: GT-I9300
AP: I9300XXEMD2
CP: I9300NELK2
CSC: I9300H3GEMD1
ANDROID VERSION: 4.1.2
BASEBAND: I9300NELK2
BUILD NUMBER: JZ054K.I9300XXEMD2
I have rooted several Android Samsung phones in the past and know the procedure (although can't get my Note Pro 12.2 wifi 4.4.2 rooted) :crying:
Questions:
1) Will flashing to a stock UK firmware unlock it to all networks?
2) Based the above information, which firmware would you recommend? When I look at the firmware section theres always seems to be several UK versions but none ever have my exact numbers on them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Nemo
1) no, only buying an unlock code will work on that firmware and you can't downgrade.
2) Any stock UK firmware will work, only the model number i9300 need be the same.
boomboomer said:
1) no, only buying an unlock code will work on that firmware and you can't downgrade.
2) Any stock UK firmware will work, only the model number i9300 need be the same.
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Thanks for the reply Boomer: just to be certain, are you saying it has to be a firmware 4.1.2 or higher that I would have to flash? Could I install 4.3?
Regarding unlocking to any provider - could you explain how the lock is made please (genuinely interested), I have already asked Three for an unlock code anyway.
Thanks again
Nemo
The efs format was altered to prevent downgrade or free unlocking, 4.3 will work but earlier than 4.1 won't.
Network lock is a switch in efs, encrypted and can't be patched anymore.
boomboomer said:
The efs format was altered to prevent downgrade or free unlocking, 4.3 will work but earlier than 4.1 won't.
Network lock is a switch in efs, encrypted and can't be patched anymore.
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If you are one of the lazy ones that didn't upgrade from 4.0.4 you can dump the EFS and search through to find the code, because the EFS wasn't encrypted and could be accesed by a HEX editor.
Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.